On Saturday, March 15, 2014, Blair Stewig was one of three lucky girls crowned as the 2014-2015 Maple Lake Ambassadors. Just one short year later, Stewig passed down her crown with hopes of soon gaining a new one.
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Pastor Luke Baehr and Matt Wagner in the duet “I Am” at the Holy Cross Country Music Festival on Sunday, July 26.

There was a whole lot of toe-tapping and clapping by the audiences at this year’s annual Country Gospel Music concerts at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Maple Lake, Sunday, July 26. The day began with a Country music orientated church service at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Culynn Curtis presiding and... + continue reading

Barb Schneider and daughter, Missy, exhibit the sign displayed each year in memory of Christopher, who was an avid fisherman.

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Wayne Chapman, left, and his son, Paul, winners of the 11th annual Christopher Schneider Bass Tournament, held on Saturday, July 18.

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Four-year-old Emmett Hayes of Excelsior gets a little help from Jack Kiffe. In the background is Doug Schneider.

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Matt Schneider reacts quickly to a hit, but the fish got away. He and his partner, Ryan Holt, finished the tournament in third place.

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Deacon Ron Freeman leads participants in a prayer before the start of the 11th annual Christopher Schneider Bass Tournament on Maple Lake, Saturday, July 18.

Jeffrey Nelson from the MN Bass Federation put on Casting For Kids at the 11th annual Christopher Schneider Bass Tournament. Maple Lake Ambassadors Maddie Nelson, Maya Ortiz and Heather Blahut pose with the winners and their prized fishing poles. Taking second place was Leila Dalum.

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Jeffrey Nelson of New Brighton helps four-year-old Emmett Hayes of Excelsior cast the lure onto the target during the kids casting clinic. Nelson volunteered his time to put on the casting clinic on Saturday.

The 11th annual Christopher Schneider Bass Tournament on Maple Lake was once again a success Saturday, July 18, with several trophy worthy bass reeled in including a 4.34 pound whopper caught by Jack Kiffe that won the biggest fish prize.
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There was a rumble as the bikers rolled into Maple Lake on Saturday for the 3 of a Kind Bike Run.

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The ride left Clearwater Corners and the first stop was American Legion Post #131 in Maple Lake, from there they rode to the Legion Club in Howard Lake, LaLa's in South Haven and to the Legion Club in Clearwater where the riders enjoyed a spaghetti dinner, silent and live auctions and enjoyed the music of Outside Recess.

Over 90 bikers took part in the third annual “3 of a Kind” Bike Run Benefit on Saturday, June 18th. Members of the Maple Lake Fire Department escorted bikers from the Clearwater Legion Club on a ride that took them through Maple Lake, a ride which culminated with a spaghetti... + continue reading

The Maple Lake Lumber Company has seen a lot of changes over the years. This is what the office at 120 Oak Avenue looked like in 1984.

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An extensive remodeling project in 1995 added 8,300 square feet including show room, office space and warehouse. Stop in at Maple Lake Lumber Company Monday thru Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Daryl Hennen, left, poses with his dad, Ken, outside the Maple Lake Lumber Co. office in 1992 when he and his wife, Kathy, took over the business.

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The Hennen family is celebrating 50 years as owners of the Maple Lake Lumber Co. They are, from left, original owners, Ken and Marge Hennen, and current owners, Daryl and Marge Hennen.

Fifty years ago Ken Hennen and his wife, Marge, took a leap of faith when they bought the Maple Lake Lumber Company from the Salzer Lumber Co.
That was back when lumber was delivered by train and in the winter coal sold better than 2x4s.
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Madigan’s Pub & Grill is located at 110 Star St. E. in Maple Lake under the water tower. (Photo by Bob Zimmerman)